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50-Minute Sessions

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Derailed: Navigating Obstacles When Things Go Wrong With Government Agencies

Thursday, May 29, 2025
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Presenters will focus on best practices and solutions when things go wrong with USCIS, US consulates, and/or CBP. Whenever a Plan B is required for delays, denials, and/or refusals, strategic and out-of-the-box solutions can help international students, faculty, and staff navigate out of tricky situations and mitigate future risk.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand various solutions and strategies available when dealing with delays, denials, and errors with USCIS petitions.
  • Review various solutions and strategies available when dealing with delays, denials, and refusals at US consulates.
  • Implement solutions and strategies available when dealing with denied admission at CBP.
  • Develop strategies to communicate directly with USCIS, US Consulates, and CBP, as well as with engaging with the Ombudsman Office, requesting congressional assistance, and seeking immigration counsel.